News

Emergency Recovery 17 Jul 2024

Providing support: Resident recovery groups

Resident groups supporting communities impacted by the 2023 weather events.

Community 15 Jul 2024

Christmas gets a bit of a boost

Santa and his mates have had a bit of Papakura Local Board help.

Plans / Projects 12 Jul 2024

Auckland Unitary Plan: Changes to raise natural hazard resilience

Auckland Council is progressing work on a change to the Auckland Unitary Plan to strengthen resilience against natural hazards and the impacts of climate change

Zero Waste 12 Jul 2024

12 ways to reduce waste in Plastic Free July – and beyond

Participating in Plastic Free July is an opportunity for you to help Tāmaki Makaurau stay on track to achieving its zero-waste goal.

Council news 11 Jul 2024

Addressing homelessness calls for empathy before enforcement

When it comes to assisting rough sleepers into housing, taking the time to listen is the first step.

Council news 11 Jul 2024

New chair for Eke Panuku board

David Kennedy takes up role of Eke Panuku board chair from 1 September 2024.

Council news 9 Jul 2024

How we represent you: It’s time to have your say  

Auckland Council’s initial proposal for a review on representation is now open for submissions.

Zero Waste 9 Jul 2024

Calling all sustainability champions in Tāmaki Makaurau

Aucklanders are encouraged to nominate an outstanding individual or organisation in their community working towards zero waste.

Beaches 9 Jul 2024

Forum welcomes Manukau Harbour stand

Auckland Council's move to put in place a strategy for improving outcomes for the Manukau Harbour have been welcomed by the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Community 5 Jul 2024

Auckland’s Tāmaki River to benefit from new wastewater pump station

Watercare’s new Dunkirk Wastewater Pump Station and the 1.4-kilometre gravity sewer main that have just gone into service.  

Emergency Recovery 4 Jul 2024

Categorisation update – 4 July

Welcome to our fortnightly update on recovery categorisation, buy-out and assessment progress.

Dogs 4 Jul 2024

Don’t drag the chain with your dog registration

It's time to turn blue for the 2024-25 registration year!

Council news 4 Jul 2024

Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai

Auckland Council endorses first flood resilience projects in Māngere and Muriwai.

Council news 4 Jul 2024

Watercare Services Chair appointed

Auckland Council has appointed Geoff Hunt as chair of Watercare Services Limited.

Waste 2 Jul 2024

Waste Solutions wins on way to zero waste

Auckland Council’s Waste Solution team has been recognised in two separate national award ceremonies.

Development 2 Jul 2024

Watercare’s annual infrastructure investment tips over $1b mark for first time

Watercare’s annual infrastructure programme has surpassed the $1billion mark for the first time, as the company delivers a record investment in Tāmaki Makaurau’s water and wastewater services.